6 bedroom detached house

Presented to the market is this Grade ll listed detached farmhouse nestled within the heart of the highly sought after and picturesque Luddenden boasting far reaching views across the valley. Set within stunning mature gardens, grazing land and woodland totally approximately 9.3 acres forming an excellent proposal for those with equestrian interests.

Dating back to the 17th century this delightful home is believed to be a former yeoman’s house boasting a wealth of traditional period features throughout including stone mullion windows, exposed beams, open roof trusses and plank and muntin partitioning. Benefiting from a self-contained two-bedroom cottage offering potential purchasers the opportunity to adapt to suit their individual requirements whether that be a teenage/guest suite for extended family or to provide rental income.

Internally the accommodation briefly comprises; entrance hall, WC, lounge, dining room, home office, breakfast kitchen, utility and sitting room to the ground floor. Landing, house bathroom and four bedrooms to the first floor with the principal bedroom enjoying an ensuite bathroom. The cottage accommodation comprises; lounge with utility cupboard and breakfast kitchen to the ground floor. Landing, house bathroom and two bedrooms to the first floor with bedroom one enjoying an ensuite shower.

Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax Band - D & E - Calderdale

Location - Luddenden is a stunning semi-rural valley situated close to Halifax, Sowerby Bridge and the tourist centre of Hebden Bridge where there are a variety of amenities, bars and restaurants. The area boasts an established network of walking routes and bridleways ideal for outdoor leisure and those with equestrian interests. There are local schools and nurseries nearby. Rail stations in Halifax, Sowerby Bridge, Mytholmroyd and Hebden Bridge give access to the cities of Leeds, Bradford, Manchester and London.

General Information - Access is gained into the entrance hall with two timber panelled doors to the front and rear elevation. Positioned off the entrance hall is the downstairs WC having a two piece suite comprising; WC and wash hand basin with tiled flooring. The heart of this family home is the beautifully presented lounge with mullion windows to the front elevation, understairs storage cupboard and multifuel stove set within a stone surround providing an ideal place to relax. A timber panelled door leads through to the dining room with feature exposed stone fireplace, mullion windows and external door to the front elevation leading onto the gardens creating an excellent space for summer evenings entertaining with family and friends.

The home office provides an adaptable space perfect for those looking to work from home. With exposed stone wall, solid wood flooring with feature lighting and window to the side elevation. Boasting an extensive range of solid wood fitted wall, drawer and base units to the breakfast kitchen with contrasting solid wood worksurfaces, ceramic inset sink with mixer tap, tiled flooring, mullion windows to the rear elevation, pluming for a dishwasher, electric oven and four ring hob and electric AGA with two hot plates and two ovens. Located off the kitchen is the utility with space for a freestanding fridge/freezer and dryer, plumbing for a washing machine and cupboard storage. The oil central heating boiler is located here. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the well-presented sitting room with mullion windows to the side elevation and multifuel stove set with a stone surround.

Positioned off the first-floor landing are four bedrooms and the house bathroom having a four piece suite comprising; freestanding oval bath with mixer tap and shower head attachment, low flush WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap and underneath cupboard storage, sliding door shower with electric shower head attachment and metro style tiled splashbacks, column radiator, wood effect flooring, mullion windows to the front elevation, exposed stone wall and feature wall panelling. A large principal bedroom enjoys a feature stone fireplace, mullion windows to the front elevation and generous fitted wardrobe providing ample storage. Double doors lead through to the ensuite bathroom having a three piece suite comprising; oval freestanding bath with mixer tap, low flush WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap, solid wood flooring and skylight window. Three further bedrooms enjoy fitted storage space and windows providing views across the garden and countryside beyond.

Grey Stones Cottage:
Enjoying its own external access via a timber panelled stable door into the cosy lounge with a multifuel stove set within a stone surround with decorative tiled splashback, mullion windows to the side elevation with bespoke fitted shutters, tiled flooring and utility cupboard with plumbing for a washing machine and space for a dryer. Our vendor has advised that there is an original doorway into the farmhouse in situ which has been bordered up to create two separate dwellings providing the option to reinstate to create one property. Moving across to the breakfast kitchen enjoying a range of solid wood fitted wall, drawer and base units with contrasting solid wood worksurfaces, ceramic inset sink with drainer and mixer tap, plumbing for a dishwasher, space for a freestanding fridge/freezer, electric oven and four ring hob, solid wood flooring, feature decorative bread oven and mullion windows to the side elevation with bespoke fitted shutters and timber panelled stable door leading onto the gardens with two adjoining external store rooms housing the oil central heating boiler.

An open staircase off the lounge leads to the first floor landing accessing two bedrooms and bathroom enjoying a three piece suite comprising; low flush WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap, panelled bath with overhead rainfall shower attachment and glass screen, mullion windows to the rear elevation, inset ceiling spotlights, solid wood flooring and cupboard storage housing the hot water cylinder. Two double bedrooms complete the internal accommodation with bedroom one enjoying fitted wardrobe space and ensuite shower with wash hand basin.

Externals - Access is gained into the property directly off Grey Stones road leading into the generous driveway providing ample off road parking. The well-maintained landscaped gardens provide numerous areas of special interest throughout including a generous expanse of tiered lawns and paved/gravelled terrace incorporating ornate box-hedging, mature shrubs, and established planting creating an ideal area for entertaining, barbequing and al-fresco dining whilst taking in the picturesque countryside setting.

To the side elevation is a greenhouse and stone-built outbuilding with power providing an adaptable space with potential to be utilised as workshop or as a separate home office. Boasting approximately 9.3 acres of grazing land and woodland which is split between three principal areas. There is planning permission approved to build a stable block on one section of the land where the groundworks have already begun.

Directions - From Halifax Town Centre take the A646 Burnley Road towards Hebden Bridge. Proceed through the Village of Friendly until reaching Luddenden Foot continue straight forward until turning right just before Luddenden Junior School onto John Naylor Lane. Continue up the hill until taking a left hand turn on to Magson House Road. The drive to the property can be found on the left hand side as the road bends round to the left.

Services - We understand that the property benefits from mains electric, water, oil central heating and drainage is via septic tank. Please note that none of the services have been tested by the agents, we would therefore strictly point out that all prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their working order.

Local Authority - Calderdale MBC – Band E



Marketed by: Charnock Bates, Halifax